Wind- / Kitesurfing

Always a wave ahead

This program is right for you if you like to feel the surf vibe and love the adrenaline kick when riding the wave, you are curious about exploring your limits, you like to learn Spanish and explore a new hobby in your free time, you want to combine classroom experience with language practice, and if you like to meet people from around the world.

Spanish and Wind-/ Kitesurfing

… combines Spanish classes with wind­ or kite surfing lessons. The Spanish course is held at IIC in Sosua; the wind and kite surfing classes take place in nearby surfer’s paradise Cabarete.

The program has a modular structure: Every regular 20 lesson-Spanish course can be mixed with any water sports course. So you can create your individual program package, if you like as well with lodging and/or airport pick-up.

… is known as one of the best surfing areas in the world. While windsurfing beginners and experts find excellent conditions in the long stretched Cabarete Bay, kite surfers get their money’s worth while riding the wave at Kite Beach, only 200 meters away.

At night, people meet in one of the bars or clubs on the beach and enjoy partying together while romantics stroll along the bay watching the sunset. Cabarete is perfect for everyone.

The surf center

… has its school directly in Cabarete. With more than 20 years of experience it belongs to the first and most renowned surfing centers in the country. Classes and briefings are multilingual. Individual care, the surfer’s safety, and fun are the top priority. That is why the windsurfing and kite surfing courses are private or semi-private (1 to max. 2 students per instructor) .

With regard to wind and weather conditions, surfing is usually possible all week long (Monday through Sunday). It takes about 15 minutes to get from Sosua to Cabarete by public transport and costs only a few Pesos.

THE PROGRAM

Spanish class

IIC Sosua is located in the district of El Batey, surrounded by a beautiful tropical garden just 5 minutes walking from city center and beach. Classes consist of 20 45-minute-lessons per week (4 les/day). Students can choose between group courses and private lessons.

Classes are 5 days a week, Monday till Friday, usually from 9:00am till 12:30pm.

The course concept combines grammar with conversation: on one side the grammatical basis of the language, the Castellano, is taught – the linguistic differences between the Spanish spoken in Latin-America are pointed out during the course. On the other side the institute focuses greatly on providing students with the opportunity to practice speaking. For this reason, group courses are limited to a maximum of 7 participants.

Windsurfing (W)

Type W-1: This semi-private course (1 to max. 2 students per teacher) for windsurfing beginners provides you with all theoretical and practical knowledge needed to start with windsurfing. It meets 3 times, each time 1 full hour per class. The equipment can be used during the whole course day.

Type W-2: The advanced course is for those who want to fresh up their “rusty” windsurfing skills, who want to learn new things or for those who just want to get used to the unknown surf area. The equipment can be used during the whole course day.

Type W-3: Test the best 7 days long! The surf pool is for pros who just want to practice on excellent material without taking further classes.

Kite Surfing (K)

Type K-1: This semi-private course (1 to max. 2 students per teacher) for kite surfing beginners provides you with all theoretical and practical knowledge for secure kite surfing with fun. It meets 5 times, each time 1.5 hours per class. The equipment during the course will be provided.

Type K-2: This course is for those who already tried kite surfing and who would like to grow their skills. The course meets 3 times, each time 1.5 hours per class. The equipment during the course will be provided.

For rates, please see our price list. “Spanish & Wind-/Kite surfing” can be booked with accommodation through IIC as well.

For further information about IIC courses, accomodation choices, and special programs, please drop us a line by email info@iic-spanish.com or Whatsapp +1.849.630.1052 or contact us directly by phone.